Today marks the end of an extremely fulfilling trip up to Malacca for the annual International Malacca Triathlon. This is my first Tri Race overseas and I must say that it has been an extremely enriching experience for me. The group that I tagged along with comprised of experienced racers with tons of competitions under their belts, professional athletes, recreational riders and new faces to the scene. It was a rather varied bunch and the diversity certainly made the trip much more memorable.
My performance today was rather disappointing. I could have done much better if I had put in more effort during the training sessions. My swimming standard seems to have dropped drastically and I definitely wasn't prepared for the hilly ride. My run leg wasn't too bad taking into consideration the lack of training in that discipline. As soon as I am fully recovered I am going to launch full-force into Tri training... :)
Malacca, or the outskirts of the city town, is a rather pleasant place. The absence of the hustle and bustle of city life certainly had a calming effect on the mind and body. Malaysian drivers, contrary to what I always believed, are extremely gracious towards cyclist (at least to the racers there...) and they never fail to give a smile or a "honk" in encouragement...
With the race out of the way, I guess the next big thing up on the list would be the medical highlight of the year for me this coming wednesday. I am getting pretty nervous but I guess there's no point getting nervous or upset over the inevitable...
"No Triathlon, No Life"
- as seen on a fellow competitor's shirt in Malacca
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